"There are several ways of preparing iced coffee. Ordinary hot-brewed coffee can be served cold, although this may result in a bitter-tasting product. Cold brewing relies on time, rather than heat, to transfer the coffee flavor to the water. In order to achieve this, ground coffee is soaked in water for hours and then filtered. This may be done in any container, such as a mason jar or French press, although commercialized cold brewing systems also exist."

"In more recent times it has become common for coffee shops to offer 'iced' versions of their most popular coffee drinks. The iced latte and iced mocha are the two most common examples of this. A quick way of preparing such drinks is to make a small quantity of strong, hot espresso, dissolving the required sweetener/flavorings in the hot liquid and then pouring this directly into a cup of ice cold milk. This method is particularly common in busier coffee shops where rapid customer turnover is required."

Start with making some strong coffee by brewing 6-7 oz. of coffee and then pouring it back into your coffee maker and brewing it again. This may not be good for some coffee makers. You will loose some water in the process, producing 4-5 oz. of coffee. I recommend French Vanilla or Crème Brùlèe for the coffee flavors. Add the sugar, syrup, and the milk to the coffee; stir well. (I find that this order works best.) Poor the coffee over the ice in a tall glass and top with whipped cream or foamed milk; lastly, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top.

Iced Cappuccino

Fill a glass with ice

2 oz. espresso

6 oz. steamed milk

whipped cream, optional

Fill the glass with ice, add steamed milk and pour espresso gently down the side of the glass. Top with whipped cream if desired

Iced Coffee

Brew double strength - using twice as much coffee or half as much water. This allows for the heat of the coffee melting the ice cubes. African coffees are really good iced!

Iced Espresso

Fill a glass with ice

2 oz. espresso

1 oz. Chocolate Syrup

1 oz. half-and-half or milk

non-flavored soda water

whipped cream, optional

Fill the glass with ice, add syrup, soda water and half-and-half or milk. Stir to combine flavors. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Iced Mochaccino

Fill a glass with ice

2 oz. espresso

1 oz. Chocolate Syrup

5 oz. steamed milk

whipped cream, optional

Fill the glass with ice, add steamed milk. Mix espresso with syrup and pour gently down the side of the glass. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Mocha Cooler

In a 12 oz glass, put 3 or 4 Ice cubes, a shot of 1/2 and 1/2, or low fat milk if you want to cut down on the fat. Two heaping tablespoons of No Sugar Added NesQuick and fill glass with room temp coffee. A splash of Kahlua is nice. Some vodka also, if you like. Stir gently and enjoy.

Mint Mocha Frapachino

1/2 cup double brewed coffee plain or mocha coffee

2-3 cups crushed ice

1 cup milk

2-3 squirts of chocolate syrup

3 small mint patties (like a york peppermint patty)

1tbs sugar

Make your coffee, with the sugar in it, put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Put the peppermint patties in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, you'll now have a chocolate goo, put about 4-5 tbs of milk in the goo, and mix it together, put it back in the microwave for another 10 seconds. Now take the liquid part and pour it into the chilled coffee.

Take your coffee and pour into a blender along with the milk, chocolate syrup, and ice, and blend till smooth.

Iced Kahlua Coffee

8 Cups Coffee, Brewed and cooled to room temp.

1 14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 Cup Kahlua or Coffee Liqueur

2 Cups Half-And-Half

4 Cups Ice Cubes

In a large pitcher mix 4 cups coffee with sweetened condensed milk, then add remaining ingredients except for ice. Fill individual stemmed glasses with ice and serve with whipped cream if desired.

Serves 8

Sassy Sodas

I pint coffee ice cream

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee

1/2 cup light rum

4 to 6 scoops of vanilla ice cream

Instant coffee powder

Spoon coffee ice cream into a blender. Add rum & coffee that has been finely ground to a powdery texture. Blend on hight speed until creamy smooth. Pour into tall glasses, adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass. Sprinkle lightly with instant coffee powder. Serve with a long-handled spoon & soda straw.

Serves 4-6

Creamy Coffee

1/4 pint evaporated milk

Ice cubes

4 1/2 level teaspoons instant coffee

1 level tablespoon castor sugar

3 scoops vanilla ice cream

Make the evaporated milk up to 1/2 pint by adding ice cubes. Stir in 4 teaspoons instant coffee and the sugar and blend all in an electric blender until the ice is broken. Pour into glasses and top with ice cream. Sprinkle with the remaining instant coffee and serve at once. Makes 3 drinks.

Frosted Black Coffee

1/4 pint extra strong cold coffee

2 tablespoons cracked ice

1 scoop of vanilla ice cream

Pour the coffee into a cocktail shaker with the ice. Add the ice cream and shake vigorously. Pour into a tall glass and serve with a straw. Makes 1 drink.

Mix all ingredients together, until the chocolate is thick, then refrigerate for a little while.

The Drink-

First, blend together the espresso, and the Milk. When that is well mixed, add the sugar, and let this blend for about a minute. Add in Justin's Chocolate, and blend for 2 minutes. Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and half and half or whipping cream. When this is semi-thick, add in the ice. Blend for 30 seconds, or until ice is well chopped up. Pour into glass, leaving about 1/2 inch from top. put whipped cream on top. Enjoy.

Coffee Soda

1/2 cup coffee

Ice cubes

1/4 carbonated water or cola

Strip of lemon, lime, or orange peel

Pour coffee over ice and add carbonated water. Garnish.

Another Coffee Soda

An interesting mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups strong coffee, chilled

1 cup half & half

4 scoops coffee ice cream

3/4 cup club soda

1 tbs sugar

Whipped cream

PREPARATION:

Mix coffee, sugar and half & half. Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway. Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each, then fill up with soda. Top with whipped cream.

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The Turks

COFFEE JOKES

At the data-entry company where I work, the other operators and I share a coffeepot. One morning I took it into the ladies room to fill it with water. Then I began preeping in the mirror, brushing my hair and reapplying some makeup. I didn't realize how long I'd been until someone slid a note under the door. "You win," it read. Any ransom demand will be met. Just release the coffeepot."

COFFEE TIPS

If you like your espresso coffee sweet, you should use granulated sugar, which dissolves more quickly, rather than sugar cubes; white sugar rather than brown sugar or candy; and real sugar rather than sweeteners which alter the taste of the coffee.